Cafe Brazil

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4408 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80211

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(303) 480-1877
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We go to Cafe Brazil almost every other Friday and we can't get enough of it, it is intimate, cozy & fun!!! Their food is amaizing, I don't think there is anything else like this ...

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We arrived to this restaurant and since we did not have reservation, they indciated that since they had a cancelation they were able to seat us in 1:15 minutes -crazyyyyy!!! they ...

It's made my top 10 9/24/2006

I loved this restaurant. The food was fabulous! It's colorful and lively, yet romantic. Reservations are a must, and don't expect a quick bite to eat. Spend time enjoying the music and atmosphere, not to mention the food! It's rich in flavor but not too hot and spicy. The meal is beautifully presented which makes it even more appetizing. I highly recommend this restaurant. Pros: Ambience, food Cons: Chairs more
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My favorite restaurant in Denver! 5/18/2006

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Denver! I actually loved the previous location, but at least now there's a little more room. Contrary to some of the prior reviewers, I think the music and lighting creates the wonderfully authentic atmosphere. But the important parts - the food and the service - are to die for! I highly recommend getting at least one of the specials, as I have never been disappointed. I had an appetizer on special, which was a fried cheese with an avocado sauce, and it was so fantastic I've been combing the internet to find a similar recipe! I recommend this place to anyone with a mature palate, a desire for fresh food, and love of cultural immersion. Pros: delicious food, great atmosphere, wonderful wines Cons: a little pricey more
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BEST BRAZILIAN FOOD IN DENVER.... 1/4/2006

I SURE DO KNOW BRAZILIAN FOOD AND THIS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST IN TOWN!!! BUT MOST OF THE TIME YOU MY CALL BEFORE...ITS SMALL BUT THE TASTE IS BIG!! more
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Yummy, Different and Very Cozy 10/21/2005

My best friend just took me to Cafe Brazil for my birthday. It was a great gift. This place is small and quaint, all be it a little bit dark for me. Thats not the point of this review though. The food was excellent. I got the special (I forget the name). It had 3 nice chunks of halibut, 2 good size scallops, 2 muscles and 2 big shrimp. With a coconut sauce that was filled with yummy veggies, coconut pieces, green onions, and golden raisins. All over a bed of rice. It came with bread and soup or salad (I got the black bean soup and it was yummy too). Since its pretty small I agree with getting reservations. Although, we went on Thursday night at 6:00 and got a table for two without reservations. Give this one a try, Im sure you will enjoy. Pros: Food, Attentive Staff, Music Cons: Dark more
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overpriced 10/12/2005

the dish I had was brazil's national dish portion very small,very salty.My wife had the pulled pork not too good highly overated.Go to rodizio grill instead Pros: good service Cons: expensive, poor value more
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Colorful Cuisine! 2/4/2005

As we entered the inviting brightly-colored dining room with eclectic lighting, we were greeted with a handshake by our host Mauricio. After we ordered a Mojito and a Caipirinha, our server recommended that we begin with the special smoked pork loin appetizer that had been marinating for 3 days and served with a spicy plum sauce. We were not disappointed. For our entrees we tried the evening's Snapper special served with shrimp and avocado and the traditional Brazilian dish Xim Xim that features chicken, shrimp, coconut rice, peppers and cashews. Both were excellent and exotic especially when topped with the fresh pepper condiments provided at every table. The reasonably priced wine list features selections from Spain, Argentina, and Chile. The flan-like dessert we chose was a little lack-luster so I recommend that you skip it and have more appetizers. We will definitely be back! Pros: Fresh Seafood, Service, Parking Cons: Dessert more
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Great place for a meal with friends 7/20/2004

I've eaten at Cafe Brazil just once since it moved to it's new, larger home at 44th and Lowell. The decor is inviting and though it is still an intimate establishment, at least you don't feel like you're hovering over other guests as you wait for a table! Be prepared to go with the flow...you will be taken care of as if you were a guest in someone's home but this isn't the kind of place you'll be in and out of in an hour. Some of the portions are on the small side, but most dishes are excellent. Ask you server for a suggestion--they know what's good and what's just so-so. (P.S. I take offense to the person who referred to this location as the ""hood."" Maybe you should just stick with Chilis in Highlands Ranch if this quaint, colorful, family neighborhood is too scary for you.) Pros: atmosphere, service staff, authentic food more
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Feijoada no, otherwise ... 6/29/2004

Entering at night made me feel like I was in on a secret. The atmosphere is quaint with the sounds of soft Bossa Nova music playing from the back room, the staff occasionally saying something to eachother in Portugese. This along with the aromas eminating from the kitchen really takes one to a far-away place in another hemisphere. Food was great ... best calamari I ever had! My wife, not one for seafood, even loved it. I was disappointed with the Feijoada Completa. It was basically their blackbean soup with a few pieces of sausage ... I was expecting better. My wife had a ginger chicken dish that was AWSOME, although it tasted more like Thai/Brazillian fusion cuisine ... still great though. The whole experience was so beautiful that it actually made my wife tear up (no kidding) ... maybe a couple of glasses of red wine helped ;-) Pros: Intimate, Calamari, Music Cons: , Neighbor "hood", Feijoada disappoints more
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One of my favorites 9/19/2003

I've been here many times and consider this to be one of my favorites. The value iss excellent, there aren't many restaurants in the area that serves such excellent food in decent portions at a price that actually matches. I've never left hungry or unsatisfied, and have never left thinking that I spent too much. The seafood dishes are my favorites, the prawns always cooked perfectly and taste fresh. Vegetables are cooked prefectly, still crisp, not overcooked. The rice is always done well. The combination of meat, rice, vegetables, fruits (mangoes, others) and spices make the dishes here exotic, different, exciting and delicious compared to anything else in Denver. Pros: Good portions, Excellent food, Romantic Cons: Parking more
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Gimme a B, Gimme a R... 8/15/2003

.. and so on. This is one place well worth going to. Original, authentic, out-of-the-way. I don't wish to say that Denver needs more restaurants like Brazil, because it's one of a kind, but I will say that Denver could use an authentic, non-pretentious set of ethnic cuisines tucked all over the city. Kudos to Brazil for making a cozy place with great food. It's a bit crowded for kids or private romantic conversation, but hey - you gotta make your own fun (I brought the kids and they loved it). Pros: Superb Food, Colorful, Smells Great Cons: No place to wait more
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Obrigado! 2/28/2003

Best restaurant in Denver! Such great food, international flavor, and friendly service (especially if you know a little Portuguese). Don't forget to say Obrigado! more
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always a treat! 11/11/2002

Although it had been almost nine years since the last visit, we were pleasantly surprised to find that Cafe Brazil still serves phenomenal food. Sure, their prices have gone up, but only to catch up with the times. The portions are still well worth the price. You want small portions at trumped up prices? Try Cuba Cuba. Any seafood dish is divine. My favorite is the Calena. Its perfectly cooked sea scallops and velvety flavors are heavenly! The Colombian Casserole (Cazuela Colombiana) is out of this world...as it should be...the owner is from Colombia! Good, affordable wine selection. Excellent coffee! Pros: food, wine, ambience Cons: noise, no waiting area, red cabbage salad more
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Little pink houses for you and me 11/7/2002

Located in a little pink house that is deceptive to the dining experience inside. My wife and I went to Cafe Brazil for an aniversary dinner after seeing the ""most romantic"" rating. While I would not say it is the most romantic of places being for the most part jam backed and loud, the food is fantastic. We have been back a half dozen times or so with family and friends and each and every time the meals have been consistantly outstanding. Insiders tip? Try the specials. I have had the specials the last 4 times we have been and have shared with all at the table. To a person they have all agreed they are outstanding. Pros: Awsome food, Nice wines, Reasonable Prices Cons: Can be crowded, Limited seating more
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Wow 11/4/2002

I'd heard a lot about Cafe Brazil but only recently decided to visit this infamous Denver favorite. Wonderfully fresh and flavorful food infused with spices that were a new experience for me. My entree selection: grouper fish and giant prawns, accented with a fresh mango salsa and pomegranate seeds. Amazing. The service is very efficient. The food arrives in a timely fashion - not too soon and not too late. My only qualm - some of the waitstaff need to learn how to smile. Not the warmest group. But trust me, it's such a minor setback compared to your overall experience here. My biggest recommendation - make reservations. One more thing - Cafe Brazil is conveniently located one block down from some of Denver's well-known contemporary art galleries - PIRATE and BUG. Make a night of it! Pros: Amazing food, Efficient service, Fun atmosphere Cons: Stern waitstaff, Small establishment more
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Best calamari in Denver! 11/1/2002

We're going back to Cafe Brazil tonight for the 5th or 6th time. The food has been consistently well-prepared on each visit. The service is efficient and typically fast (even when crowded, as is often the case). The calamari are the best we've had in Denver . . . always fresh, crispy, flavorful, tender. We've yet to find an entree that was not good. The wine list (focusing on South American wines) is reasonably priced. Pros: excellent food, great service, good wines more
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a gem, but you'll pay! 8/27/2002

Cafe Brazil is the type of restaurant you could find in NYC's Greenwhich Village. The building looked like a little house turned restuarant. Small, but very personable, unlike any corporate restaurant that plagues most of the Denver area. We ordered the halibut special($21), the traditional brazillian black bean stew dish($16), the hearts of palm appetizer ($12) and the mango cheesecake ($6). The food was delicious, you could taste the freshness of everything from the collard greens to the beans. There were two let downs. The black bean dish description included smoked meats and sausage. There were about 4 small slices of suasage and that's it. The halibut was tasty, but I would have liked more flavor, the glaze was too light. The dessert was DELICIOUS. Overall: refreshing food, exotic decor, good music and service, but slightly overpriced, especially for it's location. Pros: unique, delicious, wall decorations Cons: chairs, expensive more
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Great Food; NOT Romantic 8/26/2002

Ok, so I will agree with the previous reviews that Cafe Brazil has INCREDIBLE food that is second to none, but romantic? I would beg to differ. Unless you like sitting elbow-to-elbow with the table next to you, and hearing everyone else's conversations (and vice versa), I would not consider Cafe Brazil romantic in the least. Still, it is worth a visit for the cuisine, the wine and the desserts, which are worth saving room for. Pros: cuisine, wine, desserts Cons: too crowded, loud more
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Tantalize the Tastebuds 7/23/2002

Cafe Brazil has wonderful flavor and a cozy atmosphere. It is a terrific place to go for a romantic meal with wine and desert. All of the food is Great! more
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Brazilian Brilliance! 6/9/2002

A unique dining experience in a cozy romantic atmosphere. The seafood is the freshest around and the sauces are succulent! All food is prepared fresh daily. The service is excellent as well. I would highly recommend this restaurant! more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Tall windows illuminate a mid-sized, candlelit ballroom. Each dish is extraordinarily fresh, served on a bed of rice, with crisp steamed bell peppers, carrots and zucchini....

  • 7/13/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon., Sun. CLOSED;Tue. - Sat. 5pm - 10pm
  • Payments: Visa, Cash, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Northwest Denver, Highland, Berkeley
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